Shower pan cost in Ohio
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (1 pan)
- $850 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $824 – $2,119
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,850
- Metros covered
- 8
What does it cost to install a shower pan in Ohio? Plan on $850 to $2,600 for 1 pan. Wages (0.91x the US blend), materials (price index 93.7) and permit costs (92.8) put the state below the national midpoint by 8%.
Inside Ohio, the metros we cover range from $1,650 (Youngstown) to $1,750 (Cleveland) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Ohio (statewide), standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,212 to $1,731 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $670 |
| Labor | $850 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Ohio
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $520 | $890 | 30% |
| Labor | $680 | $960 | $1,250 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 14% |
| Total | $850 | $1,700 | $2,600 | 100% |
Ohio against its neighbors
Ohio ranks 37 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for shower pan, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is Massachusetts at $2,350 and the cheapest Arkansas at $1,500, both for 1 pan at the midpoint. Ohio sits at $1,700. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 130 miles away | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| Michigan | 180 miles away | $970 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +10% |
| Indiana | 180 miles away | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +8% |
| Kentucky | 210 miles away | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Illinois | 280 miles away | $1,250 – $3,350 | $2,300 | +33% |
Related projects, priced for Ohio
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Ohio wages and prices. Against national midpoints, kitchen cabinets comes out highest (−3%) and kitchen backsplash lowest (−10%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,450 – $22,100 | −5% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,050 – $13,600 | −3% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Which Ohio city is cheapest for shower pan?
4 of the 8 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $1,700, and the top-to-bottom gap is 7%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (1 pan) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Cincinnati, OH | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Toledo, OH | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Columbus, OH | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Akron, OH | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | level |
| Dayton, OH | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| Canton, OH | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −2% |
| Youngstown, OH | $810 – $2,500 | $1,650 | −4% |
Shower pan: what moves the price in Ohio
Pre-made versus custom
Pre-made trays are $500-$1,550 installed; a custom tile pan is $900-$3,500; a custom stone pan is $1,200-$2,000 or more (HomeGuide).
Extras
Benches, trench drains and curb changes add $100-$600.
Tile
Tile for the shower costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and that comes on top of the pan.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
Quality levels and sizes in Ohio
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Ohio wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$850 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $850 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
Wages behind the Ohio number
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.91 for Ohio.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.45 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.06 and $40.51 an hour. BLS counts 16,390 of them working in the state, 29.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.18 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $20.03 and $28.15 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the state, 1.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters ($40.51 an hour) would add about $170 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($24.06) would take off about $110. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 5,550,180 jobs across Ohio (May 2025), which is 3.6% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $24.06 | $30.45 | $40.51 | $30.67 | 0.99 | state |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $20.03 | $22.18 | $28.15 | $26.77 | 0.83 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Shower pan in Ohio: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Ohio?
$850 to $2,600 for 1 pan, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Ohio can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Ohio is cheapest for shower pan?
Youngstown at about $1,650 (midpoint, 1 pan). The priciest is Cleveland at $1,750.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Ohio than the US average?
It is 8% cheaper: $1,700 against $1,850 for 1 pan at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Ohio?
About 56% ($960). Materials are 30%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.91x the national wage level.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Ohio?
The BLS statewide median is $30.45 an hour, against $30.67 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.06 to $40.51.
+Where does Ohio rank for shower pan costs?
37th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $1,700 for 1 pan. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Ohio?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $850 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,600. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan by city in Ohio
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.